Nationally known for his expertise in treating shoulder and elbow injuries, Dr. Jonathan Levy, chief of orthopedic surgery at the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort Lauderdale, has established Holy Cross Hospital as the top hospital in the state and one of the top hospitals in the nation for shoulder replacement surgery based on a recent Orthopedic News Network report.

Dr. Levy prides himself on utilizing the latest technologies in shoulder surgery, offering patients opportunities to participate in four recent FDA trials and access to countless cutting-edge techniques and solutions in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery.

“I am committed to cutting-edge research and evidence-based orthopedics as this is what helps me consistently improve patient outcomes,” says Dr. Levy, who has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.

As a testimony to his commitment to innovation, he has played a critical role in the design of the latest anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements and is currently part of design teams that will produce implants to help manage fractures of the clavicle, shoulder and elbow. He travels the country and internationally, educating surgeons on how to perform complex shoulder surgical procedures, and serves as program director for the Holy Cross Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship.

He performs more than 300 shoulder replacements a year, making him the second-highest-volume shoulder replacement surgeon in the country.

“It’s clearly shown that improved outcomes and avoidance of complications are directly related to how often you do the procedure,” he says.

With his long history of clinical research, academic achievement, and national and international lectures, Dr. Levy has made the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute a tertiary referral center for shoulder and elbow problems. This year, he was awarded Orthopaedic Surgeon of the Year by the Arthritis Foundation.

“Today, South Florida patients should not feel compelled to travel for surgical opinions,” he says. “Some of the best orthopedic care in the country is available right here.”